New Study Shows Psilocybin May Ease PTSD Symptoms in Veterans

In a forest, healing often begins where the light breaks through the canopy—and for some veterans, that light may come in the form of psilocybin.

A new study published in Journal of Affective Disorders shows that a single dose of psilocybin is associated with significant reductions in PTSD symptoms. The findings come from an observational study of U.S. Special Operations Veterans—individuals who often experience high levels of trauma but also face barriers to effective treatment.

🔬 Key Takeaways from the Study:

• Psilocybin therapy led to significant and lasting reductions in PTSD symptoms.
• Participants reported improved mood, less emotional numbness, and fewer intrusive thoughts.
• Even a single dose, in the right setting, produced measurable benefits.
• Findings support further exploration of psilocybin in veteran mental health care.

At Black Forest Mushrooms, this research hits home. Our founder, Nathanael Engen, is an Air Force veteran living with service-connected PTSD. We’ve witnessed the limitations of conventional treatments, and we believe every veteran deserves access to healing options that work.

This study adds to a growing body of evidence suggesting that psilocybin, under the right conditions, could offer real relief to those carrying invisible wounds. But it’s not just about access—it’s about ensuring these therapies are available to those who need them most, not just those who can afford them.

Read the full study from Journal of Affective Disorders here:
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